Jul 14 2026
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Fruit Recipe

Inspired by The Den
Time20m
Serves4

Make Fruit Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fresh Fruit

Method

Prepare Fruit

  1. 1

    Wash and dry

    Rinse all fresh fruit under cool running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prep apples and banana

    Core and slice the apple into thin wedges or bite-sized pieces to prevent browning; if you prefer, toss the apple slices immediately in half of the lemon juice (about 1/2 tablespoon) to reduce oxidation. Slice the banana just before serving to keep it from turning brown.

  3. 3

    Segment orange and ready berries

    Peel the orange and separate into segments, removing any large pith. Hull and halve the strawberries if large. If grapes are large, halve them; leave blueberries whole.

  4. 4

    Combine fruit

    Place all prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine, taking care not to mash softer fruit like banana or strawberries.

Make Dressing & Finish

  1. 5

    Mix dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, remaining lemon juice (about 1/2 tablespoon if you used some on the apples), and chopped mint until smooth and slightly emulsified.

  2. 6

    Dress the fruit

    Pour the honey-lemon-mint dressing over the fruit and gently toss with a large spoon or rubber spatula so the pieces are evenly coated. Taste and add a small pinch of freshly ground black pepper if using for a subtle contrast.

  3. 7

    Add nuts and serve

    Sprinkle the toasted chopped nuts over the dressed fruit just before serving to preserve their crunch. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour for a cooler salad.

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